Herpes zoster is a self-limiting disease, it usually takes 2 to 3 weeks to heal itself, but some will be left with the sequelae of neuralgia because of untimely treatment, it is recommended that early treatment. Herpes zoster, acute skin disease caused by varicella zoster virus infection, the virus is dependent on the nerves, long latent in the posterior root of the spinal cord nerves after infection, wait until the body’s immunity is low, such as overexertion, colds, etc., the virus can grow and multiply rapidly, along the nerve fibers to the skin. The affected area first appears flushed spots, then small papules, then become blisters, along the peripheral nerves in a banded arrangement, neuralgia as a typical feature. Herpes zoster has the characteristic of self-cure, usually 2~3 weeks can be gradually self-healing, but it is still recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, because of its pain is more intense, timely treatment can shorten the duration of the disease, appropriate symptomatic analgesic treatment can alleviate the feeling of pain, and effectively reduce the occurrence of herpes zoster postherpetic neuralgia. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time to avoid leaving neuralgia and other sequelae that will affect your daily life.